Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Cockroach Alleged in Kids' Pasta at Mumbai Play Zone
A journalist named Shrimi Choudhary said that a cockroach was found in a bowl of pasta at a children's play area in Mumbai.
She also said there were dead cockroaches in the seating area.
She posted this on the social media platform X. She asked the city council and food safety officials to look into it.
The play area has not confirmed the claim yet.
If the claim is true, it could lead to a review of how clean the place is.
This is about keeping food safe for kids.
The story shows how people can use social media to raise concerns about food safety.
It also shows that authorities may need to investigate such claims.
The incident is still unverified.
Shrimi Choudhary, NDTV Profit bureau chief, alleged a cockroach was found in pasta served at Pokiddo Junior in Lower Parel after children had eaten it.
She reported dead cockroaches in the seating area and called for an investigation by BMC, Maharashtra FDA, and Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.
The claim was posted on X on Wednesday, labeling the incident a serious food safety and hygiene lapse.
The allegations remain unverified; the establishment has not confirmed the claim.
If confirmed, the incident could trigger a review of hygiene and food safety practices at the play zone.
- Who
- Shrimi Choudhary, NDTV Profit bureau chief
- What
- Alleged a cockroach was found in pasta served at Pokiddo Junior
- When
- Wednesday (date unspecified)
- Where
- Pokiddo Junior, Lower Parel, Mumbai
- Why
- To highlight a serious food safety and hygiene lapse and call for investigation
- Location
- Lower Parel, Mumbai, India
- Alleged Incident
- Cockroach found in pasta
- Alleged by
- Shrimi Choudhary
- Reported on
- X (Twitter)
- Authorities called upon
- BMC, Maharashtra FDA, Tukaram Mundhe